West St. Paul Days – West St. Paul Reader

“West St. Paul” Song

With a rainbow in the background, Carolyn Swiszcz and Bob Payton pose for photos fresh off their performance of the “West St. Paul” song at Explore West St. Paul Days.

West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier handing out treats to parade spectators.

2026 Explore West St. Paul Days Parade

Sixty-five local groups marched, rolled, and danced down Charlton Street on Saturday as part of the annual Explore West St. Paul Days parade.

Parade Teaser

The Explore West St. Paul Days parade is on Saturday, so here’s a little parade teaser for our West St. Paul Rider parade entry.

Explore West St. Paul Days Schedule 2026

The fifth annual Explore West St. Paul Days has events this Thursday through Sunday to kick off summer. New events include an art project, wiffle ball tournament, and “West St. Paul” song performance.

South Metro firetruck in West St. Paul Days parade.

2016 West St. Paul Days Parade

Photos and video from the 2016 Celebrate West St. Paul Days parade.

May 11, 2026 West St. Paul Council meeting with Mayor Dave Napier accepting a check from Jim Probst and the South Robert Street Business Association.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: May 11, 2026

A split Council vote and missed procedure led to a rental license not being approved, plus Council approved additional costs and delays for 150 Thompson.

2025 Explore West St. Paul Days Parade

More than 50 groups paraded down Charlton Street waving to hundreds of spectators lining the street as part of the annual Explore West St. Paul Days parade.

5th annual West St. Paul Rider (photo by Adelaide Christensen)

Fifth Annual Bike Ride Around West St. Paul

The fifth annual West St. Paul Rider community bike ride featured about 125 people, donuts at the start, and an atmosphere of fun and joy.

Explore West St. Paul Days 2025 Schedule

West St. Paul’s annual celebration, Explore West St. Paul Days, kicks off this week. Here’s the schedule of events.

Let’s Explore West St. Paul Postcard

We partnered with the City of West St. Paul to create the Let’s Explore West St. Paul contest, including a postcard map listing 25 locations across the city.